Agenda

Venue: Baldoyle Library - Baldoyle/MS Teams

Media

Items
No. Item

1.

Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of the Howth/Malahide Area Committee (Services B - Strategic and General Matters) Meeting held on Wednesday the 7th October 2026

QUESTIONS

2.

Councillor J. Hopkins - SAC Dogs on Leads Signs in this LEA - AI110175

"To ask the Chief Executive to advise if it would be possible to put “Special Area of Conservation - Dogs on Leads” signs at our various Special Areas of Conservation in Baldoyle and Sutton?”

3.

Councillor J. Hopkins - Health Check on Trees in Racecourse Park beside the Community Hall - AI110860

"To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to conduct a health check on the new trees in Racecourse Park beside the Community Hall, these trees were planted at great expense and a significant number are now dead due to the drought, and to advise if the contractor was requested to water the trees or will they be replaced?”

4.

Councillor J. Hopkins - River Walk Belcamp Taking in Charge - AI110861

"To ask the Chief Executive to advise on the status of the River Walk Belcamp taking in charge?”

5.

Councillor J. Hopkins - ACA Shop Front Fines in this LEA - AI110865

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a detailed report on the warnings/fines that have been issued regarding shop front signs in the Architectural Conservation Areas broken down between Malahide/Howth/Baldoyle?”

6.

Councillor J. Hopkins - Christmas Tree Project Sutton Creek - AI110866

"To ask the Chief Executive to advise if permission or guidance could be given to Sutton Tidy Towns regarding dune restoration and Christmas Tree Project?”

7.

Councillor J. Hopkins - Timeframe for Planning Application Kinsealy to Feltrim - AI110867

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a time frame for the planning application for the Kinsealy to Feltrim Greenway?”

8.

Councillor J. Hopkins - Timeframe Kinsealy to Portmarnock Greenway - AI110868

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a timeframe to apply for planning for the Kinsealy to Portmarnock Greenway?”

9.

Councillor C. Haughey - Portmarnock Sports Hub Land Transfer - AI110680

"To ask the Chief Executive to advise if it is expected that the land transfer necessary for the proposed Portmarnock Sports Hub will be completed in November 2026?”

10.

Councillor C. Haughey - Balscadden Beach Access Steps - AI110725

"To ask the Chief Executive to advise when the works to the access steps to Balscadden Beach will be complete?”

11.

Councillor C. Haughey - List of Works in Streamstown Meadow and Clairville Lodge - AI110815

"To ask the Chief Executive if the list of works to be completed by the contractor in relation to Streamstown Meadow and Clairville Lodge can be sent to the members, and to advise is it known if the liquidator will reimburse residents who have paid for grass cutting in the interim period before taking in charge happens?”

12.

Councillor C. Haughey - Squirrels in Seagrange Park - AI110824

"To ask the Chief Executive to advise if there has been an increase in the number of squirrels in Seagrange Park, as there are reports of squirrels entering resident's attics, and does the Council have a role in this matter?”

13.

Councillor C. Haughey - Fairyhill Crèche in Howth Extension - AI110826

"To ask the Chief Executive to advise if the Council has a position on the request by Fairyhill Playschool in Howth to extend their outdoor area?”

14.

Councillor C. Haughey - Planning Enforcement at Teagasc Site - AI110835

"To ask the Chief Executive to advise if a site visit has happened for the Planning Enforcement file relating to the development currently being built at the Teagasc site in Kinsealy, and what stage this file is at?”

15.

Councillor C. Haughey - Baily Court Site Howth - AI110836

"To ask the Chief Executive to advise if the Council has had any communication with the owner of the Baily Court site in Howth within the last 4 months and if any works are expected to happen soon?”

16.

Councillor D. Healy - Reopening of Howth Courthouse - AI110881

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the progress being made in fully reopening Howth Courthouse to community use and the procedures being put in place to achieve this?”

17.

Councillor D. Healy - Construction Programme for Greenway to Clongriffin - AI110882

"To ask the Chief Executive to set out the programme for the construction of the greenway link from Racecourse Park through the Red Arches to Clongriffin?”

 

 

                                                              

18.

Councillor D. Healy - Photovoltaic Panels at Car Parks in this LEA - AI110883

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on any analysis carried out on the installation of photovoltaic panels at Council-owned car parks, particularly at Baldoyle and Malahide?”

19.

Councillor D. Healy - Electric Vehicle Charging in this LEA - AI110885

"To ask the Chief Executive to set out the current situation in relation to publicly available electric vehicle charging in the Howth/Malahide area, including any identified deficiencies and the Councils plans to help remedy any such deficiencies?”

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS

20.

Declaration of Roads/Taking in Charge

20a

Bayview, Stapolin, Baldoyle

ECONOMIC, COMMUNITY & CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

21.

Proposed Disposals

21a

Notice of proposed disposal of land and grant of wayleave at St. Sylvester's GAA Club, Broomfield, Malahide, Co. Dublin to ESB Networks

22.

Shopfront Enhancement Scheme – Approval for Funding Howth/Malahide Applicants – Phase 2

CATHAOIRLEACH'S BUSINESS

23.

Councillor A. Tormey - Mural Project - Howth DART Line- AI110821

“That the Chief Executive provide an update on the plan to paint murals along the Howth branch DART line (prioritising on Baldoyle Industrial Estate) to cover up graffiti and advise when work will commence.”

MOTIONS

24.

Councillor C. Haughey - Partnership with Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council - AI110681

“That the Chief Executive establish a partnership/committee between Fingal County Council and Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, as the only two Councils on the island of Ireland which will likely have venues that can host the Open Golf tournament (Portmarnock and Royal Portrush).”

25.

Councillor A. Tormey - Completion of the Howth Framework Plan - AI110855

“That the Chief Executive prioritises the completion of the Howth Framework Plan.”

26.

Councillor J. Hopkins - Write to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine regarding Crabby Market Howth - AI110873

"That the Chief Executive write to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine regarding Crabby Market Howth.”

27.

Councillor D. Healy - Capital Programme in this LEA - AI110879

“That the Chief Executive present the plans for work in the Howth/Malahide Area in the recently adopted Capital Programme to this November Services B meeting and to the December meeting (divided evenly between relevant departments to facilitate time being available for discussion.”

28.

Councillor J. Hopkins - Portmarnock Running Track - AI110859

“That the Chief Executive provide an update on the proposals for a much-needed Portmarnock running track and sports hub.”

 

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